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Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing on Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People.

Zomato, McDonald's fined Rs 1 lakh for delivering non-veg in place of veg

Zomato, McDonald's fined Rs 1 lakh for delivering non-veg in place of veg

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The company is in the process of filing an appeal against the order, Zomato said in a regulatory filing.

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday refuses to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

UK Hindu forum condemns Manipur blast

UK Hindu forum condemns Manipur blast

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Hindu Forum of Britain secretary general Ramesh Kallidai also condemned the attack, saying "Terrorism is a real challenge for countries like India, Britain and the USA."

Kohli: What Did Harsha Bhogle Really Say?

Kohli: What Did Harsha Bhogle Really Say?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'The video is cropped just before the point where I say that Virat is capable of playing across situations but that I was only highlighting how even the greatest players have to keep adjusting demands and priorities.'

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Putin said the 'policy' pursued by Modi is the main 'guarantor' of relations between the two countries.

EC asks Atishi to back allegations against BJP with facts

EC asks Atishi to back allegations against BJP with facts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Election Commission on Friday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, asking her to back with facts her statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party approached her to join the party.

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'There is no link between Article 370 abrogation and a rise in voting percentage.'

Maharashtra, Karnataka sign MoUs worth crores at Davos

Maharashtra, Karnataka sign MoUs worth crores at Davos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Maharashtra has signed MoUs totalling Rs 1.4 lakh crore at Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's meetings with a number of business leaders, the state government said on Wednesday. Karnataka, too, signed MoUs with investment proposals to the tune of Rs 22,000 crore with seven companies.

US Web site's forum on Gandhi family banned

US Web site's forum on Gandhi family banned

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

After a legal notice sent by Rahul Gandhi to US based Web site www.hinduunity.org, the Ez Board, which facilitated discussions for the group, has banned forums on it.

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The violence broke out in the district on Thursday night as the mob barged into the government complex and torched vehicles hours after a head constable of the district police was suspended after he was seen with gunmen in a purported video, an official said.

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Consensus remained elusive on a common BRICS currency as business leaders from the five-bloc nations debated the pivotal issue at a business forum on the periphery of a summit of the five-member bloc being hosted here by South Africa. In their two addresses at the Summit so far, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have made no or scant references to the issue either. "The BRICS Business Forum discussed the international payments system in detail. "Participants also debated the question of whether a BRICS currency is possible or desirable, with strong views expressed both for and against and little consensus reached," Sim Tshabalala, chief executive of Standard Bank Group, told several hundred captains of industry from the partner countries and over 40 other nations across the globe at the Summit.

SC reserves order on contempt notice to Ramdev, Balkrishna

SC reserves order on contempt notice to Ramdev, Balkrishna

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the contempt notice issued to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.

Now a forum to promote shopping in malls

Now a forum to promote shopping in malls

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Several consumer goods firms owning popular brands have come forward to launch "Brand Owners Forum" to promote shopping in huge malls being built across the country.

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Congress leaders who are making strategy for the Congress to win elections have not even won a class monitor elections.' 'When you have not contested school monitor elections, what will you know about the ground reality?'

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Keen to capitalise on the growing geopolitical support from African nations after the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is working with the African Union to hold the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit later this year in Kenya's Nairobi, sources said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the mega meet along with as many as 50 African leaders, they added. First held in New Delhi in 2008, the India-Africa Forum Summit marked India's initial diplomatic efforts to seek a comprehensive partnership with the African bloc of nations as a whole, at a time when China had begun its own outreach.

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Britain and India have agreed to set up a joint tourism development forum to give a fillip to tourism in the two countries through a combined effort of the travel industry of both sides.

CII plans Indo-Pak CEOs' forum

CII plans Indo-Pak CEOs' forum

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

LBS forum for biz leaders at Infy campus

LBS forum for biz leaders at Infy campus

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

London Business School will host a one-day global forum for senior business leaders here on November 20.

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see'

Sebi likely to relax new disclosure norms around rumour verification

Sebi likely to relax new disclosure norms around rumour verification

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) might relax the disclosure norms around rumour verification to help smooth implementation and ease compliance amid pushback from India Inc, said people in the know. The rule has been notified following amendments to the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) by Sebi. However, its implementation has been deferred until February.

No 'spectacular announcement' likely in February 1 Budget: Sitharaman

No 'spectacular announcement' likely in February 1 Budget: Sitharaman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the budget to be presented on February 1, 2024 would not have any "spectacular announcement" as it would be a vote on account in run up to the general elections. "It is a matter of truth that February 1, 2024 budget that will be announced will just be a vote on account because we will be in an election mode. "So the budget that the government presents will just be to meet the expenditure of the government till a new government comes to play," she said.

Now sponsor Viacom 18's Colors pulls out of Wharton forum

Now sponsor Viacom 18's Colors pulls out of Wharton forum

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Another key sponsor of the Wharton Indian Economic Forum has pulled out of the prestigious annual meet in the wake of the organiser's decision to cancel a key-note address by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Karnataka Forum for Dignity: Walking the SIMI way?

Karnataka Forum for Dignity: Walking the SIMI way?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The police says that the Karnataka Forum for Dignity is one of the fastest growing outfits in South India with nearly 40,000 members

TCS likely to offer 7-8% salary hike to offsite staffers

TCS likely to offer 7-8% salary hike to offsite staffers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services firm, is planning to increase salaries by an average of 7-8 per cent for its offsite employees and 2-4 per cent for its onsite staffers in 2024-25. High performers can expect a raise of 12-15 per cent. The company, which had a headcount of 603,305 as of December 31, 2023, will be closely looking at the promotions and the process may also get pushed to the first quarter of FY25, revealed a source on condition of anonymity, because he is not authorised to speak to the media.

Want to head the Indo-US S&T Forum?

Want to head the Indo-US S&T Forum?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum seeks applications for the appointment of an Executive Director.

AI framework to be presented by July: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

AI framework to be presented by July: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Calling out the need for a global consultative approach towards the creation of regulations around artificial intelligence (AI), Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for information technology, said India has taken the lead in framing such regulations. He also stated that these frameworks will be presented by June-July this year. "India has taken the lead in creating this draft paper.

Sebi to erect 'building blocks' to wall in finfluencers

Sebi to erect 'building blocks' to wall in finfluencers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Before framing regulations to curb 'misleading' messages and stock recommendations by finfluencers (a portmanteau of the phrase 'financial influencers'), the market regulator plans to put in place some 'building blocks' to ensure smooth enforcement. Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), is of the view that the 'traditional approach may not work' to rein in finfluencers. "There are many interlinked pieces in our regulations - investment advisor regulations, research analyst regulations, the fact that we don't have algorithmic (algo)-related regulations, what brokers are permitted to do, and what is incidental advice.

Manipur: Govt move backfires as buses couldn't go to Kuki areas

Manipur: Govt move backfires as buses couldn't go to Kuki areas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Attempts to resume Manipur State Transport (MST) services on Saturday suffered a setback after buses heading from capital Imphal to the hill districts could not go beyond Imphal valley.

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum's chief executive officer, said on Tuesday. With more than 250 global and domestic exhibitors, the seventh edition is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors this year, he said. There will also be over 5,000 CXO-level delegates and more than 350 speakers.

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a relief to homebuyers, assets in a real estate project that have been handed over to the allottee would be kept out of the liquidation process of the company, the latest amendment to the rules by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has said. The notification dated February 12 said: "For the purposes of clause (e) of sub-section (4) of section 36, wherever the corporate debtor has given possession to an allottee in a real estate project, such asset shall not form a part of the liquidation estate of the corporate debtor." Real estate experts call it a "pragmatic approach" by the regulator. "However, there are many cases where possession has not been given because the property is stuck in insolvency.

Wealth of 5 richest men doubled since 2020: Oxfam

Wealth of 5 richest men doubled since 2020: Oxfam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Fortunes of five richest men have more than doubled since 2020 and the world could have its first-ever trillionaire in just a decade while it would take more than two centuries to end poverty, rights group Oxfam said on Monday.

Amid diplomatic row, Canadian speaker skips G20 speakers' summit

Amid diplomatic row, Canadian speaker skips G20 speakers' summit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India, Canada relations have nosedived after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations last month linking Indian agents to the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.

No CM, so Karnataka out of Creativity World Forum

No CM, so Karnataka out of Creativity World Forum

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

As per the norms of the forum, a state has to be represented by its chief minister. But since President's rule has been imposed in the state, Karnataka no longer has a chief minister. Karnataka had been selected as one of the 12 most creative regions in the world three years ago. The state was chosen because of its strength in the IT sector and also due to the vast human talent that is available in the state.